- by Owen Stuart
- April 10 2019
- Metals & Minerals
- Trade
The Aluminum Industry is Looking Shiny, For Now
The aluminum industry is looking up. Historically low aluminum prices have finally risen due to the effect of the US government’s tariffs on imported primary aluminum. However, the future of the industry may not be quite so bright if the tariffs are repealed.
- by Chris Dyer
- July 27 2018
- Materials & Chemicals
- Trade
Trade War: Will PVC Resin Take a Hit?
Price-competitive globally, US producers of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) found extensive opportunities abroad over the past decade, particularly as China and other developing countries built out their infrastructure. In 2017, China accounted for 11% of US PVC exports. As the Trump administration outlines its tariff plans, China has readied its own. Both countries have added a list of second-tier tariffs – primarily focused on chemicals – to be imposed on a case-by-case basis. Will PVC resin make the cut?
- by Chris Dyer
- May 9 2018
- food and beverage
- Trade
Seeds of Doubt Sprouting Among US Farmers
As the Trump administration mulls over making changes to the US ethanol mandate and China proposes tariffs on US agricultural imports, US farmers are growing increasingly anxious. Two key field crops may be significantly impacted by the decisions.
- by Steven Richmond
- June 13 2017
- Industrials
- Trade
Can US Smelters Compete?
US aluminum production is at a historic low. Is this the result of anti-competitive practices by foreign suppliers, or an uncompetitive US industry?
- by Matthew Rolfe
- January 30 2017
- Durable Goods
- Mexico
- Trade
Sweeping Impacts of the Proposed Mexico Import Tax
On January 26, 2017, the Trump administration suggested a 20% tax on imports from Mexico, in order to fund construction of a wall separating the countries. As Mexico represents the US’ second-largest source of general imports (which includes the value of goods intended for re-export), this begs the question: which US industries and markets could be impacted by a tax on imports from Mexico?